Highfield Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9AS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DE11 9AS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.7%	49.6%	3.9%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	54.3%	50.4%	-3.9%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around DE11 9AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	46.9%	51.7%	4.8%	37.9%	13.8%
Married: Opposite sex	32.7%	27.5%	-5.2%	44.2%	-16.7%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.8%	4%	0.2%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	11.8%	13.1%	1.3%	9.1%	4.0%
Widowed	3.8%	3.7%	-0.1%	6.1%	-2.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.9%	42.8%	7.9%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	43%	28.7%	-14.3%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	14.7%	23.3%	8.6%	12.7%	10.6%
Bad health	5%	3.3%	-1.7%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.9%	26.1%	-2.8%	18.2%	7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.4%	12.4%	-7.0%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	20.7%	1.7%	13.4%	7.3%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	6.7%	2.0%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	15.7%	2.9%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	13.3%	16.7%	3.4%	33.8%	-17.1%
Other	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3.1%	0.3%	-2.8%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	0.9%	1.0%
White	92.6%	96.8%	4.2%	81.4%	15.4%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.8%	92.4%	-1.4%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	2.3%	5.4%	3.1%	6.1%	-0.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	0.5%	-2.2%	5.6%	-5.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	92.4%	-1.0%	83.2%	9.2%
10+ Years	0.8%	4.1%	3.3%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	2.3%	2.4%	0.1%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0.5%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.3%	76.7%	-12.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	3.8%	1.3%	2.5%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Turkey	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
No passport held	29.2%	13.5%	15.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	59.1%	37.2%	21.9%
Christian	30.2%	46.2%	-16.0%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	8.2%	6.0%	2.2%

Safety

Is Highfield Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Street was 415.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 510.5% higher than the Church Gresley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highfield Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Church Gresley and the 3rd highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 238.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DE11 9AS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highfield Street are based on 46 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Derbyshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highfield Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9AS

Estimated Average Property Prices for DE11 9AS

Average Price
£921,875

Semi-Detached
£268,984

Terraced
£130,105

Detached
£282,237

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£12,327,034

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Street

Average Price
£489,393

Semi-Detached
£304,197

Terraced
£142,843

Detached
£323,335

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£13,084,068

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Limes Highfield Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2025-03-28	£308,773
16 Highfield Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£131,000	2024-01-25	£147,942
11 Highfield Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£127,912	2023-12-15	£138,497
5 Highfield Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-12-01	£178,654
16 Highfield Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£107,000	2023-11-21	£116,336

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DE11 9AS

Employment

DE11 9AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	122
Long-Term Sick or disabled	39
Retired	39
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	18
Other	11
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Education	10
Transport and storage	9
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	6
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School Pennine Way , Church Gresley DE11 9EY	3out of 4	593 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pennine Way Junior Academy Pennine Way , DE11 9EY	2out of 4	593 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Belmont Primary School Belmont Street , Swadlincote DE11 8JZ	3out of 4	889 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Controlled Primary School Church Street , Church Gresley DE11 9NP	3out of 4	1,023 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Springfield Junior School Springfield Road , DE11 0BU	1out of 4	1,149 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Pingle Academy Coronation Street , DE11 0QA	2out of 4	1,063 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR	2out of 4	1,818 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Allitt School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL	2out of 4	2,457 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Bluestone Lane , Stapenhill DE15 9SD	2out of 4	4,530 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Paulet High School Violet Way , Stapenhill DE15 9RT	- not rated	4,772 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Derbyshire Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW	3out of 4	2,314 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Linnet Independent Learning Centre 107 Mount Pleasant Road , DE11 9JE	- not rated	2,498 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Pegasus School Main Street , Cauldwell DE12 6RS	- not rated	5,200 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Odeon Cinema	Coppice Side, Swadlincote	194 yd
Starbucks	Coppice Side, Swadlincote	194 yd
Yates Cafe	17-19 Alexandra Road, Swadlincote	335 yd
Costa Limited	Unit 13 Hepworth Retail Park, Coppice Side	344 yd
Ice & Slice	26 West Street, Swadlincote	412 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tall Chimney	Coppice Side, Swadlincote	344 yd
Potters	42-44 Grove Street, Swadlincote	479 yd
Sir Nigel Gresley	Market Street, Swadlincote	494 yd
Foresters Arms	67 High Street, Swadlincote	496 yd
Peggs Bar and Street Food	5 Belmont Street, Swadlincote	508 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Dragon	50 Alexandra Road, Swadlincote	211 yd
Food Stop	Coppice Side, Swadlincote	304 yd
Spice Garden	1 Alexandra Road, Swadlincote	333 yd
Spicy Doner	1 Alexandra Road, Swadlincote	333 yd
Subway	Coppice Side, Swadlincote	344 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland Foods Ltd	Unit 3 Hepworth Retail Park, Swadlincote	282 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Coppice Side, Swadlincote	344 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Coppice Side, Swadlincote	344 yd
Metro Nisa Swadlincote	Market Street, Swadlincote	494 yd
Sainsbury's	Civic Way, Swadlincote	551 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Woodhouse Recreation Ground COPPICE SIDE	grass pitches	447 yd
Zeus Gym HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite	455 yd
Green Bank Leisure Centre CIVIC WAY	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	459 yd
Swadlincote Snowsports Centre SWADLINCOTE SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE SWADLINCOTE SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE SIR HERBERT WRAGG WAY	ski slopes	533 yd
Maurice Lea Memorial Park MAURICE LEA MEMORIAL PARK MAURICE LEA MEMORIAL PARK YORK ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	557 yd
Pennine Way Junior Academy PENNINE WAY	grass pitches	658 yd
Evisa Fitness UNIT 5 UNIT 5 HEARTHCOTE ROAD	health and fitness suite	893 yd
Eureka Park OLD RAILWAY MEWS	grass pitches	950 yd
Moat Ground Moat Street	grass pitches	1,016 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	77 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.